Röhlig soon to have 40 warehouses worldwide 
The multimodal and contract logistics specialist is strategically advancing its contract logistics business and now operates around 260,000 sqm of warehouse space in more than 15 countries. Most recently, Roehlig has expanded its capacity with new warehouses in Malaysia,... plus
French energy partners "Take Kair" for aviation
Axens, EDF, Holcim and Ifpen (IFP Energies nouvelles) have signed a MOU to develop "Take Kair", an innovative industrial e-kerosene pilot in Pays de la Loire region, which will meet the needs of the new French e-SAF industry. The Air France-KLM Group is to be the... plus
News from Nars
At its annual meeting in May this year, the North American Rail Shippers Association (Nars) elected new officers, honoured industry professionals with two major awards and announced its 2023 scholarship recipients. The Nars offices for 2023–2024 are: president John Meyers,... plus
Transmec: solar energy for warehousing
Headquartered in the Via Strasburgo in Campogalliano (Italy), the transport company is currently installing photovoltaic systems in its facilities. This sustainable energy will be used not only to meet the energy needs of the offices but also the warehouses, significantly... plus
HVO for more than 2,500 vehicles on Spanish roads
XPO and Repsol have launched Less, a low-emission sustainable solution, in Spain. With the initiative, the two companies aim to accelerate the energy transition with renewable fuels, also known as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). HVO can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%... plus
Noerpel opens new forwarding hub
The 10,000 sqm freight forwarding terminal in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, was built within a year on a 42,000 sqm site. It has 82 loading gates, a 7,300 sqm hall and around 2,000 sqm of office space. Noerpel has been running a forwarding hub in Villingen- Schwenningen... plus
25 methanol-ready newbuilds on the list
While all big carriers are currently investing heavily in their fleets, Maersk has placed an order for six mid-sized container vessels. These newbuilds will have dual-fuel engines able to operate on green methanol. The Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group will build the six 9,000... plus
239 stolen vehicles intercepted
US Customs and Border Protection officers (CBP) routinely inspect imports and exports to ensure that commodities comply with United States laws and safety standards, and international conventions. During fiscal year 2022, from 1 October 1 to 30 September 2022, officers... plus
Stratos: two more widebodies delivered
Aircraft investment specialist Stratos delivered two widebodies at the end of May, continuing a deal flow involving over ten widebodies to different buyers and lessees over the past twelve months. Stratos completed the sale of A330-300 MSN1338 to an affiliate of DHL – the... plus
"Curiosity of the Day" 
The first beach volleyball courts were built in Santa Monica, California, in the 1920s. plus